Suggests possible visit by EH.

Comments on EH’s research.

Gives an account of his publication plans for his and Ernst Krause’s Erasmus Darwin.

CD has never even dreamed of publishing his own autobiography.

Is now working, with Francis, on plant movements.

Is inclined to publish his "notice" after EK’s text in Erasmus Darwin. May condense and alter it, so EK should not translate yet. As soon as Dallas finishes translating EK’s text, CD will set to work. Thinks EK’s article more interesting than what he has written.

Will not sign a petition, for he feels vivisection is essential to the progress of physiology.

At work on Movement in plants.

Discusses John Ball’s, G. de Saporta’s, and his own theories of higher plant origin. Their rapid development remains an "abominable mystery".

Frank is working in Würzburg.

Contributes to subscription for Grant Allen.

Regrets GJR and wife could not visit.

Encloses paper [not identified] by Thomas Meehan, a very inaccurate observer.

Has failed with his experiments on aerial roots.

Thanks SW for text of his oration

and an [unspecified] article on parrots.

Asks GHD to send name and address of tailor from whom he got the [LL.D.] gown to W. B. Richmond.